1935 Episode 2 (3) -

"Top Hat"

Directed By: Mark Sandrich

Release Date: August 29th, 1935

"A Night at the Opera"

Directed By: Sam Wood

Release Date: November 15th, 1935

Welcome back to Cinema 100, where we dive into the films that defined their eras—and sometimes saved them. Tonight, we’re stepping into 1935 with a true double bill of movie magic: Top Hat and A Night at the Opera. On one side, you’ve got Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gliding across Art Deco dreamscapes, turning elegance into its own kind of special effect. On the other, the Marx Brothers are dismantling high society one gag at a time, proving that chaos—when properly orchestrated—is a legitimate art form. These films hit theaters during the Great Depression, yet they lifted spirits, set standards, and shaped Hollywood’s idea of what entertainment could be. So lace up your dancing shoes, grab your contract from Otis B. Driftwood, and settle in. This is 1935 at its most dazzling and delirious.